Another ESL Volunteering Opportunity

Courtesy of Edie-

With the recent influx of Hispanics into OrleansParish following Hurricane Katrina, there is a great need for ESL programs in many of the public schools in our area. CACTUS is partnering up with Communities in Schools to try and put together one of these programs for Berhman Elementary Charter School on the West Bank. Since the program is brand new, it can go one of two ways: volunteers can help the Spanish speaking students to learn English, or the program can be geared to helping the English speaking students learn Spanish and a little about the culture of their new peers. In order for this project to really take off, we are also looking for a Project Coordinator. A Project Coordinator is someone who maintains the relationship with Communities In Schools, as well as the school, recruits volunteers and keeps everyone accountable. The PC is also asked to get van certified so that he or she will be able to transport volunteers to and from the school each week.If you are interested in volunteering or becoming the Project Coordinator for this project please email Emily at epetrino@gmail.com